Orientation for osteopathic medicine,podiatric medicine,physical therapy, anatomy and biomedical science students starts August 3, and the physician assistant students have been in class since the beginning of June, so campus is starting to get busy! If you are just moving to Des Moines and getting settled into a new city, here are some links to help you find your way around:
Employment: School is pretty much a full-time job, but if you moved with a spouse or significant other who’s looking for a job check out DesMoinesHelpWanted.com and Iowa Workforce Development. There are some campus jobs for students here.
During their time at DMU, students will hear lectures, tour the labs and simulation center, shadow doctors in the DMU Clinic, check out our Mobile Clinic, have mock medical school interviews, get tips on preparing for medical school and hang out on our beautiful campus. They’ll also get to see how cool Des Moines is while catching an iCubs game, visiting the Downtown Farmers Market and going to the Science Center.
Health care reform continues to be a hot topic and a recent article in the Business Record addresses the shortages of primary care physicians and how federal investments are aimed to help this.
DMU is doing its part by educating doctors and physician assistants to meet the growing needs of Iowans and Americans. As the largest medical school in Iowa, Des Moines University has more than 800 students in its doctor of osteopathic medicine program and 100 students in its physician assistants program.
Another interesting fact is that more doctors of osteopathic medicine (D.O.s) are primary care physicians than M.D.s. Did you know that?
Ever wonder what our fabulous students end up doing after they graduate? We caught up with 4 graduating seniors at the annual commencement picnic a few weeks ago and asked them where they were headed after they got their diplomas and what one of their favorite memories was from their time at Des Moines University. Here’s what they said:
Ever wonder what it’s really like to be a student at Des Moines University? Are you interested in checking out our campus and labs and visiting with faculty and students? If so, Discover DMU is the event for you! Our next Discover DMU is Wednesday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m.
Discover DMU is informal yet informational and lets you experience what it’s like to be a student at Des Moines University. You’ll learn about each of our nine academic programs, and then join a student-led tour group to visit our facilities.
At Discover DMU you will:
Visit the Iowa Simulation Center and check out our human simulation lab, surgical skills lab and standardized performance assessment lab.
Learn more about the workings of the human body with a visit to our gross anatomy lab.
Applications are available for the doctor of osteopathic medicine class of 2015. If you are going to be a college senior in the fall or have already graduated, now is the time to apply!
DMU has a rolling admissions cycle, so the earlier you get your application in, the better chance you have at getting an interview. You can find everything you need to know about the application process here, but you actually apply through AACOMAS. Applications close February 1, 2011.
Tips for submitting your medical school application:
1. Apply early! Our class size is 221 and spots fill up quickly.
2. Make sure you have all the information you need: Transcripts, MCAT scores, volunteer and medical exposure and personal statement. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to DMU if invited to complete a secondary application.
3. Proofread your application several times before submitting. It doesn’t look good to have typos!
Still have questions? Contact our admissions office. We’re happy to help!
Des Moines University has nine different health-related grad programs. Founded in 1898 it is the second oldest osteopathic school and is the largest med. school in Iowa. DMU also offers podiatric medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, anatomy, biomedical sciences, health care administration and public health programs.
With a 22-acre campus in Des Moines plus programs that can be taken online, the whole world is our neighborhood. Won’t you be our neighbor?
Orientation for osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physical therapy, anatomy and biomedical science students starts August 3, and the physician assistant students have been in class since the beginning of June, so campus is starting to get busy! If you are just moving to Des Moines and getting settled into a new city, here are some links to help you find your way around:
